Long working hours and a hectic lifestyle can take a toll on our health. Apart from piling on the kilos, it also has an adverse effect on your skin. As a result, your once flawless complexion soon becomes synonymous with age spots, fine lines and wrinkles. But you can get rid of it all and get radiant skin with the right detox plan. Here are seven tips to reverse the clock.

Exercise regularlyNothing beats a daily workout of 30 to 60 minutes. Not only will it help you work up a sweat but it will also improve your blood circulation, bringing that glow on your face. So you can skip, run, jog or swim, or even dance – do any cardio activity – and the results will be there for all to see!

Follow a skin ritualYou can get have awesome complexion if you cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin regularly. You should definitely include a daily resurfacing cream to keep wrinkles, fine lines at bay.

Eat your veggiesAccording to nutritionist Naini Setalvad, you should try to include spinach, carrot and pumpkin in your daily diet. These foods are rich in vitamin A. They are good for our eyesight and also help in clearing zits on the face. It helps prevent the overproduction of cells in the skin's outer layer where dead cells and sebum combine and clog pores. Vitamin A also reduces the development of skin-cancer cells.

Feast on citrus fruitsFruits like guava, oranges, lemons and gooseberry (amla) are excellent sources of vitamin C, says Setalvad. This aids in the body’s overall natural healing process. They are rich in fibre and folate which helps prevent anaemia. It also helps in regenerating new skin cells.

Drink lots of waterWater is the true essence of life. Not only does it keep us hydrated but it also helps to flush toxins from our body. You should ideally start off your day with a glass of water mixed with some freshly-squeezed lime juice. This magical potion has antooxidants that help to eliminate fat from our body. You should ideally drink eight-ten glasses of water everyday.

Stock up on Vitamin ESetalvad says almonds, coconut, wheat germ and coconut are good sources of vitamin E. The vitamin acts as an antioxidant that helps to protect skin cells from UV light and other environmental factors that generate cell-damaging free radicals.

Go on a healthy dietAccording to Setalvad, a healthy diet is the key to younger looking skin. She suggests a diet plan for our users: Early morning: A glass of water (room temperature) with some lime juice. Breakfast: Dalia or upma (mixed with some wheat germ). Mid morning: A fruit or vegetable juice. Lunch: Roti, dal (with ghee) leafy vegetable, salad and a bowl of sprouts. Evening snack: A handful of nuts like walnuts, almonds, pistachios. Dinner: Roti or brown rice, salad, dal (with ghee), fish and prunes for dessert.

So, what are you waiting for? Follow our detox tips and get glowing, youthful skin!

Drink lots of waterWater is the true essence of life. Not only does it keep us hydrated but it also helps to flush toxins from our body. You should ideally start off your day with a glass of water mixed with some freshly-squeezed lime juice. This magical potion has antooxidants that help to eliminate fat from our body. You should ideally drink eight-ten glasses of water everyday.